{"id":2012,"date":"2022-04-06T15:33:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T14:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?p=2012"},"modified":"2022-04-08T09:35:19","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T08:35:19","slug":"what-is-culture-shock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/what-is-culture-shock\/","title":{"rendered":"What is culture shock?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1649085492369\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Culture shock, meaning that uneasiness you feel in a new country\u2014or even a new office, school, or community\u2014is completely normal. It is part of your adjustment phase, and it hits people in different ways.<\/p>\n<p>To prepare you for your time abroad, or if you are already coping with culture shock, it is important to know its phases so you can come up with a healthy response to each stage\u2019s challenges as they come along.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >The stages of culture shock<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1649149103152\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1-Culture-Shock-min.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"image-1-Culture-Shock-min\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1-Culture-Shock-min.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1-Culture-Shock-min-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1-Culture-Shock-min-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-1-Culture-Shock-min-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1649085486687\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re on your way to a new environment or are already there, be aware of the following <a href=\"https:\/\/exchanges.state.gov\/non-us\/adjusting-new-culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stages of culture shock<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The honeymoon stage \u2013<\/strong> You are excited to embark on a new adventure and explore different cultures; everything is exhilarating because many of your experiences are happening for the first time<\/li>\n<li><strong>The frustration stage \u2013<\/strong> Also known as the rejection stage, this is the part of culture shock where you realize that the cultural norms of your new country are different from those at home; you feel tired of having to adjust all the time, and you start to feel homesick<\/li>\n<li><strong>The adaptation stage \u2013<\/strong> You realize that adjusting takes time and so must you; you begin to get used to the culture of your new environment<\/li>\n<li><strong>The acceptance or recovery stage \u2013<\/strong> This is the time for personal growth; you understand how things are done in your new country and you even begin to practice some of your new environment\u2019s norms and beliefs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If adjusting to a new environment or country seems scary, try thinking of culture shock as a relationship; only this time, this relationship is with yourself. And like any relationship, there are times of highs and lows as you figure things out before finding a happy middle ground.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Symptoms of culture shock<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1649149137284\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-2-Culture-Shock-min.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"image-2-Culture-Shock-min\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-2-Culture-Shock-min.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-2-Culture-Shock-min-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-2-Culture-Shock-min-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-2-Culture-Shock-min-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>People\u2019s responses to new environments vary, but according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk\/advice\/general-travel-health-advice\/culture-shock#Returning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fitfortravel<\/a>, there are some common triggers that could factor into culture shock. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jet lag \u2013<\/strong> You may have moved from one time zone to another and had to start work in a short span of time; this could be tiring<\/li>\n<li><strong>Different surroundings \u2013<\/strong> You may not be used to the food, language, and environment; this adjustment requires more of your energy<\/li>\n<li><strong>No support system \u2013<\/strong> You may have left your loved ones or close friends back home; thus, you feel alone in your new country<\/li>\n<li><strong>No comfort zone \u2013<\/strong> The places and things that once brought you comfort are now far away, and you must find new ways to feel comfortable in your new environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Different people also have different ways of adjusting to a new country; however, there are some feelings you should look out for during the early stages of immigration:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Homesickness \u2013<\/strong> You miss and want to go back home<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loneliness \u2013<\/strong> You feel as if there aren\u2019t many people who can understand or support you<\/li>\n<li><strong>Irritability \u2013<\/strong> The differences in culture and the constant need to adjust to your new country frustrate you<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anxiety \u2013<\/strong> You are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stressed out or worried<\/a> during your adjustment phase<\/li>\n<li><strong>Depression \u2013<\/strong> You feel low or sad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/clinical-depression\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for longer than usual<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lethargy \u2013<\/strong> You lack the energy you had back home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While tired and sad feelings are part of culture shock, you don\u2019t have to bear with it alone. Remember: It is not a sign of weakness to reach out and ask for help when adjusting to a new country becomes too much.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Culture shock examples<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1649149155372\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-3-Culture-Shock-min.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"image-3-Culture-Shock-min\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-3-Culture-Shock-min.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-3-Culture-Shock-min-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-3-Culture-Shock-min-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-3-Culture-Shock-min-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Comedienne Jacque \u201cJinky\u201d Oda took a while before deciding to leave her acting career in the Philippines and join her son in the United States. She admitted that in her first year in America, she experienced culture shock.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere was no one to talk to. I felt like I could only talk to my actual friends by appointment,\u201d she said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QAM_lfKwlow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube interview<\/a> with fellow actresses LJ Moreno-Alapag and Rufa Mae Quinto-Magallanes, both of whom have also moved to the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>To adjust to her new home, Oda had to accept that her life was now in America. \u201c<em>Walang ibang makakagawa ng solusyon [sa culture shock] kung hindi ikaw na lang din. So kailangan kong i-adapt \u2018yung culture. <\/em>This is it.<em>\u201d <\/em>(\u201cNo one else can make a solution [to culture shock] except yourself. So I needed to adapt to the culture. This is it.\u201d)<\/p>\n<p>From her career in Filipino showbiz, Oda shifted careers in the States and became a caregiver before settling into her job as a security guard.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile in Thailand, teacher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rappler.com\/voices\/ispeak\/opinion-ofw-dealing-mental-health-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marco-Miluel Lag-ey<\/a> experienced sadness, anxiety, and panic attacks, briefly turning to alcohol to cope.<\/p>\n<p>In his opinion piece for news site Rappler, he cited triggers that may cause distress in fellow overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unfamiliarity with the environment, food, housing, and culture<\/li>\n<li>Risk of discrimination and abuse<\/li>\n<li>Work stress<\/li>\n<li>Isolation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lag-ey sought medical help and consulted with Alcoholics Anonymous, but what helped him most was a finding mental health support group of fellow Filipinos from Northern Luzon called <a href=\"https:\/\/keepgoingbaguio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keep Going Baguio Mental Health Warriors<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/groups\/kgbmhwarriors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Soon after, he worked on his recovery and became a mental health advocate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere will always be days when my negative thoughts seem to be winning, and during those situations, I always tell myself that I have a purpose as an OFW, which is to try my best to reach out to migrant workers in distress,\u201d said Lag-ey. \u201cI will try my best to educate, listen, and <em>yakap<\/em> (embrace) my <em>kababayans<\/em> (compatriots).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Depression and culture shock<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1649149184534\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-4-Culture-Shock-min.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"image-4-Culture-Shock-min\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-4-Culture-Shock-min.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-4-Culture-Shock-min-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-4-Culture-Shock-min-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-4-Culture-Shock-min-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>While feeling sad or lonely because of culture shock is normal, some people may be susceptible to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org\/hometown-health\/speaking-of-health\/could-you-be-depressed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">depression<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Psychologists interviewed by Rappler noted that OFWs were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rappler.com\/nation\/250126-depression-among-ofws-struggle-real\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more prone to depression<\/a> compared to their compatriots in the Philippines, because of a lack of support in their host country. In other words, they are out of their comfort zones and far away from friends and family. Culture shock may also be a stressor, as well as issues with work, family, personal matters, and money.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Mayo Clinic Health System, depression is different from sadness and may show the following signs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Negative thoughts that don\u2019t seem to stop<\/li>\n<li>Hopeless, sad, empty, or tearful feelings<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>A drop in self-esteem<\/li>\n<li>Thoughts of death<\/li>\n<li>Isolating oneself<\/li>\n<li>Loss of interest in things\/activities you love<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, remembering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While we may feel down sometimes, it is a cause for concern if these low and negative feelings continue to affect your work and daily life. Thus, if you or anyone you know are experiencing these symptoms, there is no shame in <a href=\"https:\/\/ateneobulataocenter.com\/what-we-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">asking for help<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Coping with culture shock<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1649149206437\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-5-Culture-Shock-min.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"image-5-Culture-Shock-min\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-5-Culture-Shock-min.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-5-Culture-Shock-min-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-5-Culture-Shock-min-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-5-Culture-Shock-min-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>To aid in your adjustment phase, we\u2019ve also listed down <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brown.edu\/campus-life\/support\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/culture-shock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small tasks<\/a> you can do to help you deal with culture shock:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Research about your new country \u2013<\/strong> It helps to know about your new surroundings instead of always being surprised by the differences in culture<\/li>\n<li><strong>Listen and observe without bias \u2013<\/strong> Try to take the discomfort as it comes and see it at face value instead of comparing how things would have been done back home<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find small pleasures \u2013<\/strong> Even if you are undergoing culture shock, there may be small activities that make you happy, like going for a walk in the park, trying a new dish, or cooking your favourite Filipino food<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take care of yourself \u2013<\/strong> As you work on overcoming culture shock, make sure you exercise, eat healthy food, and get enough sleep<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reach out to others \u2013<\/strong> It may be tempting to wallow in your homesickness, but try to talk both with people who have grown up in your new country and with people who have gone through culture shock like you<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep a journal \u2013<\/strong> Write down your fears, insights, and milestones; eventually, you will see how much you\u2019ve grown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that adjusting to a new country takes time; culture shock is normal, so be patient with yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from small acts of self-care, you can also find these fellow Filipinos for a much-needed taste of home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/enfid.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>European Network of Filipino Diaspora (ENFiD)<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Spread out across 17 European countries, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/top-cities-filipinos-in-uk\/\">United Kingdom<\/a>, Germany, France, and Norway, ENFiD offers leadership training, raises funds for causes in the Philippines, and organizes volunteer work<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filipinocc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Filipino Community Centre<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> Located in <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/filipinos-in-america\/\">San Francisco<\/a>, this support group assists Filipinos with their employment journey, immigration questions, and legal concerns; they also organize leadership training for young Filipinos<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kalayaancentre\/events\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kalayaan Community Centre<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> This non-profit group celebrates Filipino history and culture in Mississauga, Ontario, <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?s=filipinos+in+canada\">Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a directory of even more Filipino support groups, you can click on each link below or speak with your nearest Philippine embassy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/londonpe.dfa.gov.ph\/com-events\/filipino-community-organisations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/culture-community\/fil-am-community-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/torontopcg.dfa.gov.ph\/links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toronto<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>For government support, visit these sites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OFWHelpPH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>OFW Help<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013<\/strong> An online emergency page for OFWs in distress<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/owwa.gov.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Overseas Workers Welfare Administration<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Offers ongoing training and support for OFWs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 24px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Remember your dreams<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1649149231898\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-6-Culture-Shock-min.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"image-6-Culture-Shock-min\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-6-Culture-Shock-min.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-6-Culture-Shock-min-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-6-Culture-Shock-min-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-6-Culture-Shock-min-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Culture shock is tough, but as you adjust, remember that you are working towards your dreams.<\/p>\n<p>To learn how you can safely support your family while working abroad, check out Kabayan Remit <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/send-money-to-philippines\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you or anyone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, contact the Philippine Mental Health Association at +63 917 565 2036 or visit their Facebook page\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PMHAofficial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PMHAofficial\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Culture shock, meaning that uneasiness you feel in a new country\u2014or even a new office, school, or community\u2014is completely normal. It is part of your adjustment phase, and it hits people in different ways. 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